WEST ROYD AVENUE, WF14 9JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 9JZ

WEST ROYD AVENUE, WF14 9JZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.19 per 1,000 population. This WF14 9JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF14 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF14 9JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 9JZ, encompassing approximately 3767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF14 9JZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fieldcroft Court with total crimes: 3
  • Over Hall Road with total crimes: 1
  • Fernhurst Way with total crimes: 1

WEST ROYD AVENUE, WF14 9JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.19-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7812.50%
Other theft32.390.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5760.00%
Public order42.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.6471.43%
Violence and sexual offences53.19-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.33300.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7080.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.39250.00%
Public order61.860.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-85.71%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.86-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.98-25.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0442.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1975.00%
Theft from the person11.860.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.04-18.75%
Burglary23.45100.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
September 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF14 9JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fieldcroft Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Over Hall Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Fernhurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Armoury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Water Royd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norman Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Holmdene Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1